Duraplus Chimney Pipe Not Locking Together

[kryp2nite26]

This might sound stupid, but I cannot get the twist-lock to lock together. The two pieces just keep spinning when I try and lock them together. Any suggestions?

 

[Highbeam]

Are they both the same size? 6", 7", or 8".

I don't recall if it is possible but surely you checked that you don't need to flip one over? My newest duraplus stuff went together great.

 

[kryp2nite26]

Yes they are exactly the same pipes. It seems like right when they start to feel snug, they just twist past the point of locking. The instructions say I can use some small sheet metal screws to secure them together at the lock joint. Maybe I'll just do that.

 

[kryp2nite26]

I got that problem solved with some small sheet metal screws. I had another question (I know I have a lot). When looking up the chimney pipe from inside the house, I can see a small gap where the 2 pipes meet. Its where the pipe slides over the crimped seam of the other pipe. Is this normal or is it going to leak smoke from there?

 

[begreen]

Are you now talking about the connector pipe? Pictures would be very helpful here. We can't see what you are seeing.

 

[kryp2nite26]

See where the crimped seam goes under the pipe on top of it? There is a small gap that doesn't fit tightly against the other pipe. The picture isn't the best quality, but I think you can see what I mean.

 

[begreen]

Doesn't look serious but help me orient myself. Is this looking up the chimney pipe toward the cap?

 

[kryp2nite26]

Yes.

 

[begreen]

If the pipe joints are square and not skewed then should be ok. What type chimney pipe is this?

 

[kryp2nite26]

Duraplus triple wall chimney pipe. The pipes are connected flush and even as far as I can tell.

 

[begreen]

Sounds good. I have only used DuraTech, double-wall. No experience with DuraPlus.

 

[Highbeam]

Sounds good. I have only used DuraTech, double-wall. No experience with DuraPlus.

Woops, me too. Only double wall classA.